As the officer was approaching, the truck sped off and led the officer on a 5-mile chase until Martinez, the truck's driver, lost control near South Desert Boulevard and Vinton Road and spun off the road into a desert area.

The couple ran off, sparking an intensive search of the area by police, El Paso County sheriff's deputies, Texas state troopers and a Customs and Border Protection helicopter.

The couple was found two hours later hiding in a shed behind a home in Vinton. Police said the home's owner noticed something suspicious and called law enforcement.

Police said the truck had been reported stolen out of San Antonio.

Martinez and Gonzales were booked into the El Paso County Jail following their arrest and remained there late Monday.

They each face charges of evading arrest or detention and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Martinez faces an additional charge of evading arrest or detention with a motor vehicle. Martinez was jailed without bond on a previous parole violation charge, and both Martinez and Gonzales had outstanding warrants for criminal trespass, jail records show. Gonzales' bonds totaled $47,500.

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Adriana M. Chávez may be reached at achavez@elpasotimes.com; 546-6117.

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